Stranger than Fiction

What we did in class today:

Language Arts:

We created story mountains to develop our fiction stories.

Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.

Social Studies:

We created videos as an end-of-book project for our China novels.

Homework

Language Arts

1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/

2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.

Social Studies

1.Current Events Week 3'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday April 29. Responses by May 1. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.

2. Review Study Guide for China Test on Monday 5-4.

3. Share Scholastic News with parents. Be ready to report back to Mr. Joe on Friday 5-1.

4. BONUS opportunities! Moodle Sports and Entertainment Current Events.

The Wonders of Wednesday

What we did in class today:

Language Arts:

We began to draft scenes for our realistic fiction pieces.

Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.

Social Studies:

We attended a presentation by author Neil Shusterman. Ask your young author!

Homework

Language Arts

1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/

2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.

3. Red packets for Sojourner are due for 507 on Thursday 4-30.

4. Mr. Seefelt Essays: Read your Mr. Seefelt essay aloud for your parent(s) and answer question on Moodle at 5/6 Everyone #22. Due Thursday April 30.

Social Studies

1.Current Events Week 3'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday April 29. Responses by May 1. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.

2. Read China Book Club Book. Assessment for 505 AND 507 (note change) on Thursday April 30.

3. Review Study Guide for China Test (505 only. 507 will receive theirs Thursday)

4. Share Scholastic News with parents. Be ready to report back to Mr. Joe on Thursday 4-30.

5. BONUS opportunities! Moodle Sports and Entertainment Current Events.

Terrific Tuesday!

What we did in class today:

Language Arts:

We continued to draft story and character ideas for our fiction pieces.

Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.

Social Studies:We began our review of Chinese geography

Homework

Language Arts

1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/

2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.

3. Red packets for Sojourner are due for 505 on Tuesday 4-28 and 507 on Thursday 4-30.

4. Mr. Seefelt Essays: Read your Mr. Seefelt essay aloud for your parent(s) and answer question on Moodle at 5/6 Everyone #22. Due Thursday April 30.

Social Studies

1.Current Events Week 3'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday April 29. Responses by May 1. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.

2. Read China Book Club Book. Assessment for 505 AND 507 (note change) on Thursday April 30.

3. Review Study Guide for China Test (505 only. 507 will receive theirs Wednesday)

4. Share Scholastic News with parents. Be ready to report back to Mr. Joe on Thursday 4.30.

5. BONUS opportunities! Moodle Sports and Entertainment Current Events.

Magnificent Monday

Mr. Joe was out at meetings today.

What we did in class today:

Language Arts:

We reviewed a broad-base of reading and writing skills and strategies.

Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.

Social Studies:We continued our study of the geography of China.

Homework

Language Arts

1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/

2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.

3. Read Packets for Sojourner are due for 505 on Tuesday 4-28 and 507 on Thursday 4-30.

4. Mr. Seefelt Essays: Read your Mr. Seefelt essay aloud for your parent(s) and answer question on Moodle at 5/6 Everyone #22. Due Tuesday April 28.

Social Studies

1.Current Events Week 3'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday April 29. Responses by May 1. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.

2. Read China Book Club Book. Assessment for 505 AND 507 (note change) on Thursday April 30.

3. BONUS opportunities! Moodle Sports and Entertainment Current Events.

Frenetic Friday

What we did in class today:

Language Arts:

We discussed characterization and the way authors create and know characters before they begin to write stories.

Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.

Social Studies:We continued our study of the demographics of China.

Homework

Language Arts

1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/

2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.

3. Read Packets for Sojourner are due for 505 on Tuesday 4-28 and 507 on Thursday 4-30.

4. Mr. Seefelt Essays: Read your Mr. Seefelt essay aloud for your parent(s) and answer question on Moodle at 5/6 Everyone #22. Due Tuesday April 28.

Social Studies

1.Current Events Week 2'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday April 22. Responses by April 24. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.

2. Read China Book Club Book. Assessment for 505 on Tuesday April 28 and 507 on Thursday April 30.3. BONUS opportunities! Moodle Sports and Entertainment Current Events.

"Earth" Thursday

What we did in class today:

Language Arts:

We discussed characterization and the way authors create and know characters before they begin to write stories.

Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.

Social Studies:

We watched the movie Earth at the Birmingham Palladium.

Homework

Language Arts

1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/

2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.

Social Studies

1.Current Events Week 2'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday April 22. Responses by April 24. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.

2. Read China Book Club Book. Assessment for 505 on Tuesday April 28 and 507 on Thursday April 30.

3. BONUS opportunities! Moodle Sports and Entertainment Current Events.

Wonderful Wednesday

What we did in class today:

Language Arts:

We discussed characterization and the way authors create and know characters before they begin to write stories.

Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.

Social Studies:

We continued our study of Chinese population growth and its implication for the country's future.

Homework

Language Arts

1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/

2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.

Social Studies

1.Current Events Week 2'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday April 22. Responses by April 24. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.

2. Read China Book Club Book. Assessment for 505 on Tuesday April 28 and 507 on Thursday April 30.

3. BONUS opportunities! Moodle Sports and Entertainment Current Events.

Totally Awesome Tuesday

What we did in class today:

Language Arts:

We brainstormed ways to determine fiction story ideas.

Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.

Social Studies:

We continued our study of China through book clubs and began our study of Chinese population growth.

Homework

Language Arts

1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/

2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.

Social Studies

1.Current Events Week 2'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday April 22. Responses by April 24. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.

2. Read China Book Club Book. Assessment for 505 on Tuesday April 28 and 507 on Thursday April 30.

3. BONUS opportunities! Moodle Sports and Entertainment Current Events.

Magnificent Monday

Spring Field Trip Form Went Home Today!
Please return a check payable to BCS in the amount of $14.50. Due Tuesday April 21.

What we did in class today:

Language Arts:

We began writing fiction stories.

Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.

Social Studies:

We continued our study of China through book clubs and began our study of Chinese population growth.

Homework

Language Arts

1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/

2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.

Social Studies

1.Current Events Week 2'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday April 22. Responses by April 24. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.

2. Share Scholastic News at home.

3. Read China Book Club Book. Assessment for 505 on Tuesday April 28 and 507 on Thursday April 30.

4. BONUS opportunities! Moodle Sports and Entertainment Current Events.

Fantastic Friday!

Spring Field Trip Form Went Home Today!
Please return a check payable to BCS in the amount of $14.50. Due Tuesday April 21.

What we did in class today:

Language Arts:

We reviewed guidelines for effective online research

Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.

Social Studies:

We continued our study of China through book clubs.

Homework

Language Arts

1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/

2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.

Social Studies

1.Current Events Week 1'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday April 15. Responses by April 17. (extra week due to camp) Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.

2. BONUS opportunities! Moodle Sports and Entertainment Current Events.

Thursdays Rock!

Spring Field Trip Form Went Home Today!
Please return a check payable to BCS in the amount of $14.50.

What we did in class today:

Language Arts:

We took the BPS English Language Arts Assessment.

Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.

Social Studies:

We concluded the BPS English Language Arts Assessment.

Homework

Language Arts

1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/

2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.

Social Studies

1.Current Events Week 1'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday April 15. Responses by April 17. (extra week due to camp) Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.

2. BONUS opportunities! Moodle Sports and Entertainment Current Events.

The Wonders of Wednesday

What we did in class today:

Language Arts:

We concluded a one-paragraph expository essay

Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.

Social Studies:

We continued working on our China unit.

Homework

Language Arts

1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/

2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.

Social Studies

1.Current Events Week 1'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday April 15. Responses by April 17. (extra week due to camp) Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.

2. BONUS opportunities! Moodle Sports and Entertainment Current Events.

Terrific Tuesday

What we did in class today:

Language Arts:

We worked on our expository writing.

Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.

Social Studies:

We continued working on our China unit.

Homework

Language Arts

1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/

2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.

Social Studies

1.Current Events Week 1'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday April 15. Responses by April 17. (extra week due to camp) Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.

2. BONUS opportunities! Moodle Sports and Entertainment Current Events.

Welcome Back!

What we did in class today:

Language Arts:We read the story Thank You Ma'm.

Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.

Social Studies:We worked on our environmental projects.

Homework

Language Arts
1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/
2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.

Social Studies

1.Current Events Week 4'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday April 15. Responses by April 17. Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.

2. BONUS opportunities! Moodle Sports and Entertainment Current Events.

Happy Spring!

Enjoy your Spring Break!

Detroit Hoop City - Consider going downtown for the NCAA Final Four Dribble and be part of an effort to get in the Guinness Book of World Records. Go State!

What we did in class today:

Language Arts:

We played School Scrabble.

Creative Communications is an optional poetry and essay contest for our kids. Extra credit will be given. I'm available to edit.

Social Studies:

We worked on our environmental projects.

Homework

Language Arts

1. Read 20 minutes. Post your reading to the reading log on http://56reading.wikispaces.com/

2. Write for at least five minutes on your Daily Writing Blog on your Weebly site. Write your choice of genre: narrative, expository, poetry, media reviews, memoir, et. al.

Social Studies

1.Current Events Week 4'ers. Post to Moodle by Wednesday April 1. Responses by April 3. (extra week due to camp) Ask your student for details. The assignment is clearly explained on Moodle.

2. BONUS opportunities! Spring Break Moodle. Moodle Sports and Entertainment Current Events.

Welcome to Student-Led Conferences!

Please sit at one of the tables with candy and enjoy!

Students, show your parents your Weebly sites. MANAGE YOUR TIME - YOU ONLY HAVE 40 MINUTES!

Take them through the Moodle article about Delta airlines.

Make sure you play a math game and engage in an Engage activity!